Become an Excellent Investor with New Communiversity Courses

Convenient and low-cost financial planning courses make it easy to plan for the future.

Date: 1/24/2018 12:00:00 AM
By: Cassie Lipp

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “financial planning?” Chances are, financial planning means something different to everyone. Many investors are overloaded with information.

“There is so
much of what I like to refer to as ‘financial noise’ out there that the
average investor gets inundated with, making it difficult to figure out
what’s important to their financial success,” said Doug Wondrely, a
financial advisor with more than 25 years of industry experience. “Financial
planning is not a one-size-fits-all exercise.”

Wondrely will
teach three new financial planning courses for Communiversity this
winter, each of which will help students see through the financial noise
to gain an understanding of the resources they need.

“I
break the information down in its simplest form in an easy-to-understand
format, removing the anxiety that can sometimes be present when
involved in such an important task in one’s life,” Wondrely said.

Wondrely will teach Investing 101
on Feb. 7 at the University of Cincinnati's Victory Parkway campus. This course gives students a
good understanding of a wide range of topics such as: investing in
stocks, bonds and mutual funds; ETFs; annuities; understanding the risk
associated with each, along with risk tolerance; the fundamental
differences as well as the pros and cons of each; and exploring common
strategies and philosophies for constructing a portfolio. Both
new and experienced investors are sure to gain something from this
course.

For those planning their estates, Wondrely teaches Protecting Your Assets: Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney.
Students will learn the differences between wills, trusts and powers of
attorney; review the probate process and how to position assets in
order to avoid it; reveal the potential fees associated with settling an
estate; and see how to protect a portfolio during a market downturn.
The course takes place on March 21.

Finally, Wondrely will take a
close look at important topics that affect retirement, such as how to
maximize Social Security, when to file for benefits, and what the
benefits are for couples, widows and ex-spouses in Navigating the Medicare Maze.
Students also will review how federal or state pension plans affect
Social Security benefits and learn a strategy to avoid Medicare
penalties. Navigating the Medicare Maze takes place on March 28.

Each
course if offered for a small investment of $25. All courses meet on
UC’s Victory Parkway Campus. Online webinar access is also available for
those that cannot be present for courses.

Wondrely said that
during his time as a fiduciary, he noticed that high school students
don’t learn enough about managing money, the importance of saving and
investing, and staying away from credit card debt. He also saw adults
being taken advantage of by unscrupulous, so-called advisors.

“Being
able to team up with a well-respected entity such as UC via the
Communiversity program allows me to do my small part in educating the
public, arming them with the tools to make informed decisions,” Wondrely
said. “We are so fortunate in this area to have such a diverse,
comprehensive and trusted program such as Communiversity to grow.”

Communiversity
offers fun and innovative continuing education courses to enrich the
lives of those around Cincinnati and beyond. With locations both on UC
Victory Parkway Campus and around Cincinnati, Communiversity makes it
easy for working professionals, retirees and other lifelong learners to
develop new skills and hobbies.

To register for these or any other Communiversity class, visit our website or call (513) 556-6932 and press 2. UC faculty and staff are eligible for a 50% discount on Communiversity courses (see FAQs for restrictions).